AIM Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) may be used to provide a fire barrier in masonry cavity walls as well as for fire stopping between a masonry wall system and a concrete floor slab. It is typically used vertically and horizontally to provide a fully closed cavity fire barrier along compartmentation lines in the outer leaf of the building. AIM Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) may be used in different or non-standard constructions, such as rainscreen cladding systems, with the approval of a competent person.

Manufactured from foil faced high density Rockwool stone wool, and is suitable for use in masonry cavity walls. The barrier prevents the passage of heat, flame and smoke within the cavity it fills for 30, 60 or 120 minutes.

Features and benefits:

• High density foil faced stone wool barrier.
• Thicknesses to provide 30, 60 and 120 minute fire ratings.
• For use within voids (cavity) up to 600 mm.
• Tested for use with SFS substrate and masonry support brackets.
• Available cut to size or in slab format for cutting on site.
• Reduces airborne transmission of sound by a minimum of 21 dB RW.
• Jointing tape not required.
• Suitable for horizontal and vertical use.
• Suitable for use with all thermal insulation types.
• Prevents the passage of heat, fire and smoke through external wall cavities.
• Reduces airborne sound through the external wall cavity.
• The product provides up to 120 minutes Integrity and Insulation when tested to EN 1366-4.
• Pre-compressed for ease of installation.

AIM Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) has not been tested for use with aluminium curtain wall systems.